Joseph Locke: Civil Engineer and Railway Builder, 1805–1860
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Anthony Burton., & Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. (2017). Joseph Locke: Civil Engineer and Railway Builder, 1805–1860 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. 2017. Joseph Locke: Civil Engineer and Railway Builder, 1805–1860. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. Joseph Locke: Civil Engineer and Railway Builder, 1805–1860 Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton, and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. Joseph Locke: Civil Engineer and Railway Builder, 1805–1860 Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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Full title | joseph locke civil engineer and railway builder 1805 1860 |
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